Event Brief
Rubio: Iran would “blackmail the world” with a nuclear weapon
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
Summary: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that if Iran had a nuclear weapon, it would use it to “blackmail the world and to kill people.” He added that Iran could “control the straits,” charge a toll, and decide who receives energy.
WHO: Marco Rubio
WHAT: Rubio said Iran would use a nuclear weapon to blackmail the world and kill people, including by controlling the straits and charging tolls.
WHEN: Sep 29, 2026 at 2:18 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Rubio was reacting to the hypothetical scenario of Iran having a nuclear weapon and describing what he said it would enable.
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